Functions Supervisor

The opportunity

Delaware North Australia is hiring a full-time Functions Supervisor to join our team at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). As Functions Supervisor, you will be working closely with the functions, sales, and operations teams, including kitchens, to use your expertise to oversee various functions. You will be driving exceptional guest service in this thriving sporting and entertainment venue. Ready for your next career move? Apply now and become part of our collaborative team.

What we offer

At Delaware North we like a challenge, and talent and hard work are rewarded. We’re looking to create the future of hospitality, and we can’t do it without you. So, roll up your sleeves and come see why Delaware North is your best career move yet. As our team member, you’ll receive:

• Opportunities to gain experience and develop your skills at some of Melbourne’s most exciting events and venues
• We’re a team that cares. With a focus on collaboration and support, we bring out the best in each other
• Work at Australia’s most iconic venues and events
• Grow fast and develop new skills, take risks, and make your mark within a global company

What you will do?

• Coordinate and supervise event setup, service, and pack-down activities
• Set up dining areas, cafés, meeting rooms, conference spaces, banquet halls, and event venues according to client requirements
• Ensure tables, chairs, linen, crockery, cutlery, glassware, buffet stations, coffee stations, and service areas are correctly arranged
• Conduct pre-event inspections to ensure venue presentation and operational readiness
• Manage event timelines and ensure all activities run according to schedule

More about you

• Demonstrated experience in functions supervision and events
• Proven leadership experience in large multi-function venues
• Ability to mentor, train and develop a team of hospitality professionals
• Passionate about further enhancing service offerings and continuous improvement
• You are enthusiastic about service, can work well in a fast-paced environment and know how to act on our vision to create a friendly atmosphere for guests
• Demonstrated experience developing positive stakeholder relationships both internally and externally
• Ability to work varied hours to meet business demands 

The application period will close on 25/11/2026, unless a successful candidate is identified sooner.

Who we are

The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) stands as Australia’s most iconic sporting venue and the largest stadium in the Southern Hemisphere, with capacity for over 100,000 fans. Renowned for hosting blockbuster AFL clashes, international cricket, and major entertainment events, the MCG is also a premier destination for concerts, special occasions, and non-event-day functions. Beyond the action on the field, Delaware North offers a variety of retail food and beverage options, premium hospitality, and multipurpose spaces for corporate and private events. A true cultural landmark, the MCG delivers unforgettable experiences at the heart of Melbourne’s sporting and entertainment scene.